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Chew It Off
When banana slugs get stuck during mating (their penises can be as long as their bodies), one partner may chew off the other's penis to separate.
Banana Slug
Ariolimax
These slimy creatures are hermaphrodites with some unusual mating practices.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeGastropod mollusk (slug)
🌍 Found InPacific Northwest North America — moist forests
📏 Size15-25cm (second largest slug)
⏳ Lifespan1-7 years
💕 Mating SystemHermaphroditic — both partners fertilize each other
📅 Mating SeasonFall and winter when moisture is high
👶 Offspring~75 eggs per clutch, in moist locations
🍆 Penis Size20 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration4 hours
🔬 Notable AnatomyPenis can be same length as body; sometimes chewed off by partner (apophallation)
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismN/A — hermaphrodites